Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in South Africa
South Africa: Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ was 905,053 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in South Africa, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in South Africa stood at 905,053. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in South Africa peaked at 905,053 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 427,233, in 1992.
South Africa ranks 33rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 436,562 | — |
| 1992 | 427,233 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 432,503 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 446,343 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 460,180 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 479,967 | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 492,447 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 494,909 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 506,787 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 528,072 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 542,330 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 562,398 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 578,983 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 605,354 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 637,298 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 673,011 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 709,088 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 731,715 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 720,461 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 742,361 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 765,883 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 784,235 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 803,727 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 815,090 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 825,865 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 831,353 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 840,980 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 854,072 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 856,292 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 803,467 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 842,508 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 859,847 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 866,777 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 871,414 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 881,427 | +1.1% |
| 2026 | 891,572 | +1.2% |
| 2027 | 905,053 | +1.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 905,053 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 133,081, 6.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 905,053 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 55,772, 16.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 464,103 | 427,233 | 506,787 | 9 |
| 2000s | 628,871 | 528,072 | 731,715 | 10 |
| 2010s | 811,986 | 742,361 | 856,292 | 10 |
| 2020s | 865,258 | 803,467 | 905,053 | 8 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 30 Malaysia 1.37 million compare
- 31 Netherlands 1.32 million compare
- 32 Colombia 1.05 million compare
- 34 Singapore 853,754 compare
- 35 Kazakhstan 851,700 compare
- 36 United Arab Emirates 834,659 compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in South Africa?
- Gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in South Africa was 905,053 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 905,053 in 2027.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 427,233 in 1992.
- How does South Africa rank for gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Power Parity (millions of PPP, constant 2021 international dollars) is a measure to assess the total economic output of a country, adjusted for differences in the purchasing power of the different currencies relative to the US dollar. It is derived from the World Development Indicators of the World Bank. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.